My 1995 Small Farm.

He dodged it.

It requires not only extraordinary reaction speed, but also absolute courage and ultimate control over the body.

Little Green Horse did it.

The wild boar king missed its target, and the immense momentum sent it flying another ten meters before it barely came to a stop.

It turned around and looked at the "little thing" that had actually dodged its fatal blow, its eyes blazing with fury.

But this time, the little blue horse didn't wait for it to charge again.

The moment the wild boar king turned around, the little blue horse landed on all fours and, without the slightest hesitation, galloped off in the opposite direction at full speed.

It wasn't fleeing blindly, but rather rushing towards a rocky area on the edge of the desert...

The terrain there is complex, with towering boulders, which Chen Ling collected from mountain gullies outside.

The best place to confine the boar king's massive body.

The wild boar king roared and gave chase.

But this time, Little Green Horse clearly learned its lesson.

It no longer fled in a straight line, but instead used the terrain of the rocky beach to weave between the boulders and constantly change direction.

The boar king charged several times but was blocked by the boulder. Enraged, it rammed its tusks against the rocks, sending shards of stone flying, but it still couldn't catch the blue figure.

Gradually, the wild boar king's strength began to decline.

Its massive size means that such intense pursuit and charging takes a tremendous toll on its stamina.

Although the little blue horse was also tired, under the threat of death, it became more and more energetic and its movements became more and more agile.

Chen Ling looked at the situation inside the barrier and knew that it was about time.

The wild boar king's ferocity has been fully unleashed, and the little blue horse has experienced what it means to be "on the brink of life and death."

More importantly, through this chase, Little Blue Horse should have learned two lessons:

First, there are always mountains beyond mountains, and there are some things it shouldn't mess with.

Second, when facing a strong enemy, brute force alone is useless; we must use our brains and make use of the environment.

This is enough.

Chen Ling put down the teapot, stood up, and prepared to end this "special training".

But at that moment, the situation inside the barrier suddenly changed...

As the little blue horse was going around a boulder, its front hoof accidentally stepped into a crevice hidden under the sand.

With a soft "click," although it pulled its hoof out in time, it inevitably staggered and slowed down by half a beat.

It's like horse racing; the worst thing is this kind of accident.

And at that very moment, the wild boar king launched its charge.

This time, the distance was too close and the terrain too narrow, so Little Green Horse didn't have time to perform the same difficult dodge maneuvers as before!
The two fangs were about to pierce the horse's belly—

"Certainly!"

Chen Ling gave a soft shout and pressed down lightly with his right hand in the air.

Within the barrier, time seemed to stand still for a moment.

The wild boar king's charging figure suddenly stopped, as if it had crashed into an invisible wall. The enormous inertia caused its massive body to slide forward several meters, plowing a deep trench in the sand.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the little blue horse retreated several steps, still shaken, looking at the wild boar king who was so close at hand, panting heavily.

Chen Ling opened the entrance to the barrier and went inside.

They came up to the little blue horse.

The little blue horse was still standing there, its four legs trembling slightly, but it had calmed down.

Seeing Chen Ling approach, it lowered its head and gently rubbed its nose against Chen Ling's hand. The stubbornness and defiance of before were gone from its eyes, replaced only by fear and obedience.

"Do you know you were wrong?" Chen Ling asked.

The little blue horse nodded and let out a low neigh, as if admitting its mistake.

"Will you still wander around at night?"

Little Green Horse quickly shook its head, shaking its head like a rattle drum.

Chen Ling smiled, reached out and touched the wound on its neck, and applied the herbs he had prepared earlier. The pain in the wound immediately lessened considerably.

"Remember today's lesson. The mountains are not like the village. There are some things you can't afford to mess with."

Little Green Horse nodded again, this time with a serious look in its eyes.

"Okay, let's go out."

Chen Ling led the little blue horse out of the barrier, and seeing it exhale a long breath of relief, he couldn't help but smile again.

This horse is truly intelligent; having suffered a great loss once, it will likely remember it for a long time.

……

They emerged from the grotto.

The moonlight was perfect, casting a silvery glow on the farm's rooftops and courtyard.

Chen Ling led the little green horse back to the stable and prepared clean water and fodder with added celestial herbs for it.

The little blue horse ate with exceptional relish, occasionally glancing up at Chen Ling, its eyes finally losing their former arrogance.

After settling the horse, Chen Ling did not immediately return to the house.

He remembered the promise he had made to Afu and Ashou.

Give them a treat: fresh venison and big fish.

The deer herd thrived in the cave, not to mention the fish; there were so many fish and shrimp in the great lake and the spiritual spring sea that they couldn't possibly eat them all.

With a thought, Chen Ling entered the cave again.

With a wave of his hand, he grabbed an old deer and two huge sturgeon.

He didn't kill him on the spot.

Instead, they went to the back mountain, near Ah Fu and Ah Shou's tiger den, and left it to them to handle.

……

The back hill of the farm is Afu and Ashou's "territory".

Before the tiger's den was renovated, it couldn't hold those two big guys.

So these two tigers don't have a fixed den. They like to roam around the edge of the orchard, near the forest, where there are several huge rocks that form natural caves that can shelter them from the wind and rain.

When Chen Ling arrived, Afu and Ashou were dozing off on a flat boulder.

Upon hearing footsteps, both tigers simultaneously raised their heads, twitched their noses, and their eyes immediately lit up.

"Roar……"

Afu was the first to stand up, wagging its tail and coming over, its huge head rubbing against the fish in Chen Ling's hand.

Not to be outdone, Ah Shou stood upright, placed his two front paws on Chen Ling's shoulders, and almost stuck his tongue out onto the fish.

"Don't worry, don't worry, they're all yours."

Chen Ling smiled and pushed Ah Shou away, put the fruit on the ground, and took out a few pieces of fruit: "You did a good job today, this is a reward."

Ah Fu and Ah Shou didn't stand on ceremony and immediately buried their heads in their food.

Although they are tigers and eat meat, they have no resistance to the fish and fruits produced in the cave.

That fresh and delicious flavor, imbued with a unique spirit, is unmatched by any wild prey.

Once they've eaten their fill, release the old deer.

Needless to say, he was instantly killed by Ah Shou.

And silently.

Chen Ling sat on a rock to the side, watching the two tigers eat with relish, feeling very satisfied.

Afu ate a few bites of fish, then suddenly raised his head, picked up a piece of the fattest fish belly, walked to Chen Ling, placed it at his feet, and gently nudged his leg with his head.

The meaning is clear: you eat too.

Chen Ling was stunned, then felt a surge of comfort.

Damn it, these two tigers are much more filial than Little Green Horse.

He squatted down and rubbed Afu's big head: "I don't want to eat it, you eat it."

Afu stubbornly pushed the fish forward a little more, his amber eyes full of sincerity.

Ah Shou also came over, put down the deer leg he was gnawing on, and used his paw to push it in front of Chen Ling.

"Alright, alright, we know how you mean it, go ahead and eat."

...After Afu and Ashou finished eating, Chen Ling stayed with them for a while longer before getting up and returning to the farm.

Halfway there, he suddenly heard a slight noise coming from the direction of the stables.

I quietly walked over and saw that the little blue horse was still awake, lying on its side on the haystack, one hoof gently kicking the wall, as if it was venting something.

Chen Ling didn't go in; he just stood outside the window for a moment, then shook his head and smiled.

Although the horse has learned its lesson, it can't shake its lively and active nature.

But it's okay, it will learn what it should and shouldn't do in the future.

Back inside, Wang Susu was already asleep.

Chen Ling tiptoed into bed. As soon as he lay down, Wang Susu rolled over, snuggled into his arms, and asked indistinctly, "Is Little Green Horse back?"

"Yes, it's been found."

"That's good... Go to sleep."

"Go to sleep."

Moonlight streamed through the window, bathing the two of them in tranquility and peace.

In the distance came the faint chirping of insects and the rustling of the mountain wind through the orchard.

Chen Ling closed his eyes, feeling incredibly at ease.

I'm home now, and that makes everything alright.

……

Zhang Lihua got up very early in the morning.

He went out with Wang Cunye for a stroll in the village early in the morning.

When Chen Ling strolled over with Heiwa, Xiaojin, Afu, and Ashou.

He was telling a group of villagers some interesting stories in the threshing ground.

When he mentioned that Chen Ling's bare-handed fight against a wild boar made the newspaper headlines, it elicited a chorus of exclamations and admiration.

"My goodness! Fugui, you're really something now, you're famous all over the world!"

Chen Ze stared wide-eyed at Chen Ling.

"Our King of Hunters, Chen Qinbao, has marched to Hong Kong Island..."

"The fact that I became famous overseas was just a coincidence."

Chen Ling said modestly, then changed the subject, talking about the wild cattle he had brought back: "...those cattle, especially the big one, are rare and good breeding cattle."

"Once they adapt, the calves born from their breeding will definitely be stronger and grow faster than our local water buffalo."

“At that time, our village will raise a few water buffaloes together with yellow cattle, and I will buy them.”

"Uncle Fugui, are you still going to acquire it? This is fantastic news!"

Chen Yuqiang's eyes lit up: "For us farmers, an ox is half of our livelihood."

"If we could really raise cattle with large frames, they would be more powerful for plowing and pulling carts, and we could make more money selling their meat!"

"That's the truth."

Chen Ling nodded: "I plan to raise them on my own farm first, figure out the right feeding methods, and then promote them when things are stable."

"At that time, our village, and even our township, will be able to develop beef cattle farming."

"Okay, Fugui, you have ideas and you're capable. We'll follow you!"

Upon hearing this, everyone became even more excited.

Zhang Lihua was also very enthusiastic.

They praised Chenwangzhuang as a paradise on earth, a place that seemed to exist only in heaven.

"This place is truly wonderful."

"I'm absolutely not lying, last night was the best sleep I've ever had."

“I’ve seen both Lao Ying and Xiao Rizi’s doctors. They said I’m too preoccupied with the dog and think too much, which is why I have light sleep and can’t get into deep sleep.”

"That's pure nonsense."

"I fell into a deep sleep on my first night here."

"I slept so soundly and deeply, until dawn. It was incredibly refreshing."

"On Hong Kong Island, at night you see neon lights and hear the sounds of cars and people."

"Here, you can see the stars and hear the chirping of insects and the barking of dogs... I feel very at ease, even more comfortable than when I was in my hometown."

These words were spoken.

Before Chen Ling could say anything, the villagers burst into laughter.

They all said, "Brother Hua, you're a big star from Hong Kong and Taiwan! If you like, you're welcome to come and stay anytime. We have professors in our village too, and we don't lack Spring Festival Gala stars either."

"Hahaha, yes, yes, our village also has tigers and cranes, it's a place with excellent feng shui."

"..."

At this moment, Chen Ling sincerely said, "Brother Hua, come whenever you want. I may not have much else here, but I have plenty of fresh air, beautiful scenery, good wine, and delicious food."

"Haha, great! I'll definitely come often!"

Zhang Lihua laughed: "Let's go back for dinner. We'll eat at A-Ling's house today, and start eating at everyone's house tomorrow."

This drew another round of laughter from the villagers.

I feel that this Hong Kong and Taiwan star is just like Professor Zhao and his grandfather, and they are very much to their liking.

They all extended enthusiastic invitations.

"Not today."

"Today I'm going to have a good look at A-Ling's breeding farm in the county town, especially the dog farm. I've been thinking about it all this time, and I have to go today!"

"Alright, everyone go back now. After breakfast, I'll show Hua Ge around. Shan Mao and Da Hai didn't come back yesterday, so they should have almost finished building the dog farm."

Chen Ling greeted the villagers and then took Zhang Lihua home for breakfast.

Back at the farm orchard.

The orchard was especially fresh in the early morning.

The peach trees have already finished blooming, and the branches are full of fuzzy little peaches.

The apricot trees are in full bloom, the branches are bent low with golden apricots, which gleam enticingly in the sunlight.

Two small irrigation ditches run through the orchard, their water crystal clear.

You can see several palm-sized crucian carp swimming leisurely, occasionally poking their heads out to blow bubbles.

Are the fish in this ditch wild?

Zhang Lihua squatted by the canal and asked curiously.

"You could say it's semi-wild."

Chen Ling also squatted down: "We usually leave them alone, they find their own food, and sometimes the children will throw them some food."

Just then, the sound of hooves came from deep within the orchard.

Then, the "Bull Demon King" slowly walked out from the direction of the cowshed.

After a night's rest, it looks much better.

Although his eyes still held a wildness, he was no longer as irritable as he had been yesterday.

It seems that Afu and Ashou's "education" yesterday was quite effective; this wild fellow has finally come to understand the "rules" of this new home.

As the "Bull Demon King" walked, he warily scanned his surroundings with his large, copper-bell-shaped eyes.

Especially when they saw Afu and Ashou behind Chen Ling, they clearly paused in their steps.

Subconsciously, I moved to the side to create some distance.

Its cautious demeanor contrasted sharply with its enormous size, making Chen Ling want to laugh.

"This big guy has finally learned to be scared."

Zhang Lihua laughed too: "Afu and Ashou are really amazing. They are tigers after all. They can even tame such a fierce wild buffalo."

"Animal animals are just like humans; they all need to be taught."

Chen Ling nodded: "Let it know what's what, so it can live in peace in the future."

"Bull Demon King" seemed to sense Chen Ling's gaze, looked up at him, and had a complicated look in his eyes.

It retained some wildness, but also showed a hint of fear. It gave a low "moo" as a greeting.

Then it continued with its "harem" towards the area where the little white calf usually stayed. (End of Chapter)